-
Hi Guest,
We've updated the site to combine all the forums that were part of the Big Sky Fans Network into one location. This will make it easier to navigate and participate in all the discussions for each school without having to have multiple accounts, etc. We are still working out some tweaks but please let us know if you notice anything.
With the migration, in some circumstances, your username could have been merged with one of your other usernames from the other forums. If this is the case, you can request to change your username in your account details page of your profile. -
Hi Guest, want to participate in the discussions, keep track of read/unread posts and more? Create your free account and increase the benefits of your eGriz.com experience today!
-
Guest, do want an ad free experience on BigSkyFans.com among other benefits? Upgrade your account today!
Simply click your profile name > account upgrades > BigSky Club > choose between the year long subscription (two free months) or month to month
Thanks for the continued support. Cheers!
Davion Berry
- Thread starter cheesus
- Start date
Wildcat_Fan
Active member
Any need for Dev now? Doesnt look too good in portland
http://www.nba.com/blazers/news/trail-blazers-sign-guard-steve-blake" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.nba.com/blazers/news/trail-blazers-sign-guard-steve-blake" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
oldrunner
Active member
Signing a contract and winning a roster spot are two different things. I think that Dev will have a great shot at beating him out for a spot on the bench. I am sure that his contract is not guaranteed, as no second rounders or min salary contracts are. If Dev doesn't make Portland's squad, I think he will have a good chance to land somewhere good, NBA or otherwise. :thumb: :thumb:
SWeberCat02
Active member
Dude, Steve Blake wouldn't sign a non-guaranteed contract. Blake's on the team and Dev ain't "beating him out".oldrunner said:
SWeberCat02
Active member
Blazers now have the max of 15 signed players. Berry's best shot is to impress enough in Summer League play to get signed by another team.
oldrunner
Active member
If there is any guarantee at all, it is a partial money guarantee and not a roster spot guarantee. For now, Blake is the 15th player on the working list. When the season starts, NBA teams are allowed to suit up 12 guys. They can keep an additional 3 in various, non active statuses. Most NBA teams have 8 or 9 guys who are solid on the roster and the rest are subject to a lot of movement. Regardless of contract situations, coaches and managers are going go with the guys whom they think will help them win. We have seen the Jazz pay on contracts for guy who were not part of their 15 man list and never suited up for practice, let alone games. If there were no chance of any of these guys making a team, there would be no summer leagues. The Jazz have cut guys on contract and signed free agents many times over the years.
Dev has a chance.
Dev has a chance.
SWeberCat02
Active member
If Dev has a chance it's to beat out Crabbe or Claver, but not Blake.oldrunner said:If there is any guarantee at all, it is a partial money guarantee and not a roster spot guarantee. For now, Blake is the 15th player on the working list. When the season starts, NBA teams are allowed to suit up 12 guys. They can keep an additional 3 in various, non active statuses. Most NBA teams have 8 or 9 guys who are solid on the roster and the rest are subject to a lot of movement. Regardless of contract situations, coaches and managers are going go with the guys whom they think will help them win. We have seen the Jazz pay on contracts for guy who were not part of their 15 man list and never suited up for practice, let alone games. If there were no chance of any of these guys making a team, there would be no summer leagues. The Jazz have cut guys on contract and signed free agents many times over the years.
Dev has a chance.
Wildcat_Fan
Active member
Dev has really nothing going for him unless he plays extremely well in the summer league. Again coming from the big sky is a downfall so his college numbers arent taken as serious. the summer league is going to be his best bet to make a roster spot and with the signing of blake as the 15th spot I dont see him playing for the Blazers unless Dame really helps him out
Webergrad02
Active member
oldrunner said:If there is any guarantee at all, it is a partial money guarantee and not a roster spot guarantee. For now, Blake is the 15th player on the working list. When the season starts, NBA teams are allowed to suit up 12 guys. They can keep an additional 3 in various, non active statuses. Most NBA teams have 8 or 9 guys who are solid on the roster and the rest are subject to a lot of movement. Regardless of contract situations, coaches and managers are going go with the guys whom they think will help them win. We have seen the Jazz pay on contracts for guy who were not part of their 15 man list and never suited up for practice, let alone games. If there were no chance of any of these guys making a team, there would be no summer leagues. The Jazz have cut guys on contract and signed free agents many times over the years.
Dev has a chance.
Olds, I am sorry but this outlandish post will officially drop your fan board RPI. Steve Blakes deal is totally guaranteed for two years and yes it comes with a roster spot. A player does not sign a deal on the first day of free agency that is not guaranteed.
Even before the signing of Blake I wondered why Dev would go to a team with so many guards under contract. Why not go to a place that is over the salary cap and needs some filler at the end of the roster. The tough part about going to another team for fall camp is that you have less time to learn their system and the other FA rookies that played Summer ball have a leg up on you.
If this was the Knicks, I could see Damians influence mattering in Dev making the team. (They gave JR Smiths brother a roster spot, even though he was getting out played by others).
Wildcat_Fan
Active member
Dev was the only person who DNP. Not playing in summer league, I just dont see it happening unfortunately. Maybe he will get something over seas
Wildcat_Fan said:
This is a bit of an exaggeration. Dev was one of (5) players on the team that didn't play yesterday. No doubt the odds aren't in his favor along with 90% of the unsigned guys at summer league. That said its an opportunity, if he plays in one game or five he just has to make the most of it.
PurpleBlood
Active member
The game is on the watch ESPN app today at 630. I'm really hoping he plays because I have a feeling he will show up if given the opportunity. I think he does have a chance because Mo Williams and Earl Watson are free agents. Also, none of the guards who played yesterday performed well. Will Barton was 4-11 and had a couple of embarrassing turnovers, Allen Crabbe was 1-5 and McCollum was also 4-11. I do see McCollum as a virtual lock to stay with the team but Davion has a chance if he can beat out Will Barton and the other no name guys.
The whole Weber nation needs to send Davion some good vibes today!
https://www.facebook.com/trailblazers?hc_location=timeline" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
The whole Weber nation needs to send Davion some good vibes today!
https://www.facebook.com/trailblazers?hc_location=timeline" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
SWWeatherCat
Active member
I thought Myers Leonard was a part of the signing of Chris Kaman. If so, he would not be in Vegas, at least not with Portland, would he?
SWWeatherCat
Active member
SWWeatherCat said:
I guess he's still with the team, but...
"Big man Meyers Leonard will sit out when the Blazers play Houston, the second consecutive game he will miss because of a strained left shoulder."
Wildcat_Fan
Active member
hugobossy said:
On the ESPN mobile site it had Dev as the only person who did not play. Thats where I got the info. Last on the box score and the only one with 0 min. Yes it is a long shot. hopefully he can make it. Two cats in the NBA with the possibility of 3 with Bolomboy would open the door to a whole new world for us. Also Will Cherry making some waves. I still think he a punk but its good for the sky.
In the game today (Tue. July 15) Davion got put in the final quarter during garbage time with a little over four minutes left. He didn't do anything to embarrass himself, but neither did he do anything to enhance himself. He missed one wide open three and another driving shot from the baseline that was was in and out, but wouldn't have counted anyway because of an offensive fowl by another player. He had no points, no fouls and I think no rebounds although he may have gotten one. I don't remember him making any turnovers or making any bonehead errors.
